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Why are other countries adopting electric vehicles faster than the US?
Q. Why is the US not adopting electric vehicles like other countries? It is my understanding that half of the new cars sold in China are electric and almost 40 percent in Finland. Why is that? A. The fully battery-electric numbers are actually…
Are electric cars really bad for the environment?
'The EU's car lie' — Germany's Bild tabloid newspaper didn't mince words when it reported on what it called the European Union's 'dangerous' claim that electric vehicles were carbon neutral. Markus Söder, the conservative state premier…
'Key pillar': the 5-year powerhouse plan for China's car industry
China is set to secure its place among the global automotive powerhouses by 2030 through further efforts to boost domestic sales and foster technological innovation, while a capacity alert mechanism will be introduced to guard against disorderly…
China targets mass deployment of self-driving vehicles by 2030
China's industry ministry unveiled on Thursday a roadmap to strengthen its smart electric vehicle industry, targeting large-scale deployment of autonomous-driving vehicles by 2030 and greater global influence for its auto sector. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0803 GMT – South Korean automaker Kia could pay higher-than-expected dividends this year, say…
China Sets 70% EV Goal for New Car Sales in Five-Year Plan
China has set a goal for 70% of new cars to be electric vehicles or hybrids by 2030 and for autonomous driving to be deployed at scale, in the latest five-year plan for the auto industry. Beijing also laid a goal for 40% of new commercial vehicles…
Best value EV to buy in UK named and it's not a Ford, Audi, or BYD
On the streets today the modern motorist has a greater choice of electric car than they've ever had in history. There are models of all shapes and sizes, ranges and power outputs with enough to rival even the most effective petrol or diesel car.
Foreign marques offer steep discounts on petrol cars in cutthroat Chinese market
Foreign carmakers have been slashing the prices of petrol-powered cars they make in China by more than 20 per cent to survive in a cutthroat market amid weakening consumer demand. Last month, big international marques including Volkswagen and…
Electric van sales hit record high as drivers see benefits in EV switch
Electric van sales have hit an all-time high - as the benefits of an EV switch have “never been clearer”. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) took a 30% share of the new car market in August, according to the latest figures from New…
'I drove car branded best value EV in the UK to see if it's really worth buying'
Christopher Sharp has test driven the Honda Super-N In recent years electric cars have skyrocketed in popularity. Today there are thousands on the roads and there are nearly hundreds of options to choose from, with drivers looking to save costs on…
Tesla Shares Suffer Slow Summer After SpaceX IPO, Earnings Rout
For a decade and a half, Tesla Inc. offered the only public market bet on Elon Musk. But since SpaceX began trading in June, the electric vehicle giant has had to share its special sauce as it tests investor sentiment. In the three months since…
I drove car named best value EV in the UK to find what what it's really like
Electric cars have surged dramatically in popularity over recent years. Thousands now grace Britain's roads, with nearly hundreds of models available to choose from, as drivers seek relief from relentlessly climbing fuel costs. Fortunately, the…
China's EV penetration could reach 80PC by 2030, Sinopec researcher says
China's electric vehicle penetration rate is expected to continue rising, albeit at a slower pace toward the end of the decade, to reach 75 percent to 80 percent by 2030, a researcher at state oil company Sinopec (0386) said on Thursday. SCROLL TO…
Philippine rescuers resume search for survivors of Palawan ferry fire
Philippine rescuers on Friday resumed the search for survivors of a ferry fire that killed at least five people off the western province of Palawan, with more than 80 people still missing. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Rescue operations were…
Electric air taxis get the green light for test flights in Texas
The flights will be conducted under the White House's new pilot program to test out electric, hybrid, and autonomous aircraft. The flights will be conducted under the White House's new pilot program to test out electric, hybrid, and autonomous…
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